Piedmont Court Services / Criminal Justice Board

Regular Meetings
The board meets quarterly and meeting locations vary throughout the region. Notification of upcoming meetings is handled by Piedmont Court Services.
Members
The total board consists of:

Commonwealth attorneys

County administrators

Elected officials

Judges

Magistrates

Regional jail administrators

Sheriffs

Other members specifically involved in local law enforcement or administration of the locality from the 8 localities that participate in Piedmont Court Services

Positions

The CCJB is composed of additional positions entitled “Additional Appointees Representing Governing Bodies.” The Board of Supervisors has appointed the sheriff and the county administrator to serve on this Board.

Powhatan County currently has 2 members on the 18-member Community Criminal Justice Board/Piedmont Court Services, for which the staff of 7 Probation Officers and 1 Director supervises felon and misdemeanant cases.

Term
The terms are unlimited.

Counties Served

Amelia

Buckingham

Charlotte

Cumberland

Lunenburg

Nottoway

Powhatan

Prince Edward

Duties
Piedmont Court Services is an agency dedicated to:

Assisting the courts in managing offenders by utilizing evidence-based practices and principles

Enhancing public safety

Establishing collaborative community partnerships in order to promote offender self-efficacy and to reduce recidivism

Promoting lawful and productive lifestyles among offenders

Reducing crime

Reinforcing offender accountability

Mission
The mission of the Board is to:

Have greater flexibility and involvement in responding to the problem of crime in its communities

Provide more effective protection of society

Promote efficiency and economy in the delivery of correctional services

Provide an increased amount of opportunities and incentives for
offenders to make restitution to victims of crimes through financial
reimbursement or community service;

Operate and utilize programs and services specifically designed to meet the rehabilitative needs of selected offenders

Provide appropriate post-sentencing alternatives for certain
offenders, with the goal of reducing the incidence of repeat offenders